News Release Regional fire chiefs urge residents to skip at-home fireworks and attend professional shows this Fourth of July June 18, 2026  Fire officials from across the region gathered today to deliver one clear message: fireworks are dangerous and should be left to the professionals. They shared...
News Highlight Planning, events, and safety highlighted during America250 briefing to COG Board April 14, 2026 During the April COG Board of Directors meeting, officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia heard a comprehensive overview of planning and...
News Highlight Regional leaders discuss January 2026 storm response and recovery efforts February 18, 2026 The COG Board of Directors evaluated the regional response to the major January 2026 winter storm during its recent meeting.
News Highlight Video: Board Chair Rodney Lusk highlights year of next-level collaboration January 7, 2026 2025 Board Chair Rodney Lusk shares some examples of how COG brought our region together in the past year.
News Release Report: 26 percent decrease in impaired driving fatalities December 22, 2025 The How Safe Are Our Roads? Report, prepared for the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG),...